Sip, Savor, Support - Bourbon & Wine Tasting Event - Hesston Community Foundation
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Emma Creek Barn, 2959 Arapaho Rd, Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
The Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) is hosting a Bourbon and Wine Tasting event on Thursday, November 14 from 7-9pm at Emma Creek Barn. Attendees will pick between the following drinks: Bourbon, Red Wine, White Wine, and Mocktail. There will be a tasting of foods that complement each drink. Ticket costs are $75 per person.
This is being held as a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 6 – December 5, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 50% to participating managed funds, and 50% to the HCF Operating Budget.

The Burrton Small Town Shindig
2024-11-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Son Wray Ranch, 5420 NW 24th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is hosting a Shindig on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Son Wray Ranch. Doors open at 5pm. This new fundraiser will support the Burrton Impact and Sign Funds. There will be a silent and live auction, a BBQ meal provided by Louie Q’s, music and an informational presentation. Ticket Costs: $100 per person; a Table of 6 for $575; or a table of 8 for $750.
Burrton Shindig Sponsor/Donation Request Form
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Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards - Elk Falls Outhouse Tour
2024-11-22 - 2024-11-23 | City of Elk Falls, Elk Falls, KS, 67345, United States
The Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards Ceremony will take place during Elk Falls Outhouse Tour. Join us as we celebrate on November 22 and 23.

Hesston Community Thanksgiving Meal
2024-11-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Hesston Middle School, 100 N. Ridge Rd, Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
The Hesston Community Foundation, in collaboration with Hesston Recreation and Hesston Public Library, are hosting a Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, November 23 at Hesston Middle School.

Match Campaign – Peabody Community Foundation
2024-11-26 - 2024-12-26 | Peabody Community Foundation, PO Box 18, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
From November 26 – December 26, Peabody Community Foundation (PCF) is hosting their Patterson Family Match Event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched to reach our goal of $70,000. In addition to supporting the fund, 25% of the matching funds from your gift will support PCF’s operating fund. Thank you for your support!
Click here to view eligible funds.

Valley Center Community Foundation Pie Auction
2024-11-26 17:00 - 23:00 | The Highlands, 7575 E 101st N, Valley Center, KS, 67147, United States
The Valley Center Community Foundation will be having its annual Awards Ceremony and Pie Auction on Tuesday, November 26 from 5 – 11pm at The Highlands. Join us for this fun and entertaining event!

Peabody Community Foundation Pie Auction
2024-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Peabody Senior Citizens’ Center, 106 N Walnut, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
The Peabody Community Foundation is hosting its annual Pie Auction on Tuesday, November 26 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Peabody Senior Center.
This is being held as a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 26 – December 26, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 75% to the fund designated by the donor, and 25% to the PCF Operating Budget.

Thanksgiving Holiday - CKCF Offices Closed
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29
The CKCF Offices will be CLOSED on Nov 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. To contact us, please visit our CKCF Staff page.

Match Campaign - Central Kansas Community Foundation
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-31 | Central Kansas Community Foundation, 400 South Main St, Suite 100, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
During December, CKCF is hosting their Patterson Family Foundation match event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000. Matched funds will be dispersed 60% to participating managed funds, and 40% to the CKCF Operating Budget.
Click here to view eligible funds.

Team 935 Fund Match Campaign for Newton High School Robotics
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-13
Join the NHS Robotics team in their match event where your generous donation to the TEAM 935 Fund will be matched dollar for dollar between Dec. 2-13, 2024! This fund is a component fund of North Newton Community Foundation. Donate Today!

CKCF Giving Tuesday - Open House & Ribbon Cutting
2024-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Central Kansas Community Foundation, 400 South Main St, Suite 100, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) will be having a Giving Tuesday event on December 3rd. An Open House will take place from 10am – 2pm, and the Newton Chamber will be having a ribbon cutting at 10:30am celebrating our new affiliate office space (just down the hall from our main office)! Refreshments will be served. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
This event is a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between December 1 – 31, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 60% to participating managed funds, and 40% to the CKCF Operating Budget.
Click here to view eligible CKCF Funds.

Women's Community Foundation Grant Awards & Giving Tuesday Celebration!
2024-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Newton Recreation Center, 415 N Poplar Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Women’s Community Foundation will be hosting their 2024 Grant Awards and having a Giving Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 11am – 1pm at the Newton Recreation Center. Join us as we recognize some wonderful organizations in our community!

Goessel Community Foundation - #GivingTuesday
2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Goessel High School Gymnasium, 100 E Main St, Goessel, KS, 67053, United States
The Goessel Community Foundation (GCF) will be having a Giving Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 5pm – 7pm at the Goessel High School Gymnasium. Join us as we display our grant and scholarship recipients, while accepting year end donations. GCF will also be distributing some mini-basketballs at half time! Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy!

Hillsboro Community Foundation Giving Tuesday @ Pizza Hut
2024-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Pizza Hut, 903 E D St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
Pizza For A Cause
The Hillsboro Community Foundation will be having a Giving Tuesday event at Pizza Hut on Tuesday, December 3 from 5 – 8pm. Hillsboro Pizza Hut will be donating 20% of the sales that evening to the Hillsboro Community Foundation. Please join us for a delicious dinner and help us raise funds for our community. We hope to see you there!

Board Member Orientation
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:00
This orientation is being provided by Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) as an introduction to CKCF and their role as host foundation along with the affiliate service model. 19 affiliate foundation are under the umbrella of CKCF and have local advisory boards.
Zoom Link: Click Here
Meeting ID: 846 1579 4581
Passcode: [REDACTED]
CLICK HERE for Agenda
Documents can be found in the Drop Box
Watch Recording

Downtown Christmas - Hillsboro Community Foundation
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, 110 N. Main St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
The Hillsboro Community Foundation (HCF) will be participating in Hillsboro’s Downtown Christmas activities on Saturday, December 7th. HCF will be located in the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce at 110 N. Main. Join us in this fun community Christmas event!

Peabody Community Foundation - Come Home for Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Peabody, Walnut St, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
Peabody Community Foundation is excited to be participating in the Come Home for Christmas Parade on Dec 7 at 4pm! We look forward to seeing you at this fun, festive holiday activity!

Enjoy a Community Christmas Celebration with the Burrton Community Foundation!
2024-12-14 15:00 - 19:00 | City of Burrton, Burrton Ave, Burrton, 67020, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is having a free “shopping” event for kids, along with a visit from Santa, a social hour for adults, and a community meal on December 14 from 3 – 7pm in the Burrton City Hall Auditorium. Join us in this special community Christmas event!

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom - January 3
2025-01-03 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit
May 2 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here

Burrton Community Foundation - Indoor Farmers' Market
2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is continuing their popular Farmers’ Market they hosted over the summer months, with an Indoor Farmers’ Market on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Join us between 9am – 12pm at Burrton City Hall and check out all the unique vendors!

Peabody Community Foundation Pancake Day
2025-02-01 07:00 - 11:00 | Peabody Burns High School, 506 Elm Street, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
The Peabody Community Foundation will be having its annual Pancake Day race festivities and Grant Awards presentation on February 1st from 7 – 11am at Peabody-Burns Jr. Sr. High School. Please join us to celebrate our recipients!

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom – February 7
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds (Watch Recording)
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit
May 2 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here

Burrton Community Foundation Valentine's Party
2025-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is hosting a Valentine’s Party on Saturday, February 8 from 4-6pm at Burrton City Hall. Join us to socialize and learn more about the Burrton Community Foundation!

Dinnerless Dinner - Fredonia Area Community Foundation
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Fredonia High School, 300 N 6th St, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
The Fredonia Area Community Foundation is excited for its annual Dinnerless Dinner, a benefit for the Fredonia Youth Philanthropy Giving Fund (FYP)! The event includes appetizers and desserts (no dinner!) on Saturday, February 8th from 6 – 8 pm at the Fredonia Junior Senior High School. This event is organized by the students of FYP. They will introduce each of the 2024 grant recipients, who will give brief presentations about their projects. Join us for a fun evening of food, music and philanthropy!

Board Member Orientation
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00
This orientation is being provided by Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) as an introduction to CKCF and their role as host foundation along with the affiliate service model. 19 affiliate foundation are under the umbrella of CKCF and have local advisory boards.
Zoom Link: Click Here
Meeting ID: 873 5225 3468
Passcode: [REDACTED]
CLICK HERE for Agenda
Documents can be found in the Drop Box
Watch RECORDING

Chamber Chat Breakfast - El Dorado Community Foundation
2025-03-05 08:00 - 09:00 | El Dorado Civic Center, 201 E Central Ave, El Dorado, KS, 67042, United States
The El Dorado Community Foundation will be participating in the Chamber Chat Breakfast on March 5th at 8am at the El Dorado Civic Center. Breakfast will be served while members of the community chat about current community events and the El Dorado Community Foundation Board will introduce themselves. Join us to network and learn more about the foundation!

CKCF Affiliate Summit - LEGACY: PLANNED GIVING AND DISASTER REPONSE
2025-03-06 12:00 - 16:30 | Sand Creek Event Center, 1601 S Anderson Ave, NEWTON, KS, 67114, United States
CKCF is hosting it’s Annual Affiliate Summit on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The event will be held from 12:00pm – 4:30pm at the Sand Creek Event Center, 1601 S. Anderson, Newton, KS 67114.
All CKCF and Affiliate Board Members and Staff are invited to attend! Register below to save your seat for this annual gathering focused on Planned Giving and Disaster Response.
Guest Speakers include:
Mike Lamb, Planned Giving Expert
Cari Cullen, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
REGISTER HERE

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom – March 7
2025-03-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds (Watch Recording)
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities (Watch Recording)
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit
May 2 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here

Shamrock Fest 2025 - Fredonia Area Community Foundation
2025-03-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Fredonia VFW, 10283 Harper Road, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
Save the date for the Fredonia Area Community Foundation “Shamrock Fest 2025” on Saturday, March 8 at the Fredonia VFW (10283 Harper Road). This fun, annual event benefits the FACF and includes dinner, a live auction, silent auction, musical entertainment, and a presentation from the FACF grant recipients. The doors open at 5 pm! Tickets will be available at Community National Bank, First National Bank in Fredonia, and FirstOak Bank in Fredonia.
Purchase Tickets Today!

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom – April 4
2025-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds (Watch Recording)
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities (Watch Recording)
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit (Watch Recording)
May 9 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here
